Watch Our Glow In The Dark Paint & Pigment In Action
A quick look at how our glow in the dark pigments and paints can transform your art, models, and DIY projects!
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FAQs
Do I need to varnish glow paint at all?
Not always. A piece hanging on a wall indoors and rarely touched will be fine without one.Varnish earns its place on anything handled, cleaned, moved often, or made for a child'sroom - it takes the wear instead of your paint.
Which varnish should I choose for glow art?
It depends on where the piece will be seen.If it is mainly seen in the dark - a canvas, a prop, a sign - choose gloss. This is the right answer for most glow work. If you will also see it in daylight, choose matte. On a star ceiling or a bedroom mural, ashiny surface throws the room light back at you all day.High gloss is for a deep, wet-looking shine on resin art, skateboards and helmets. Satin is the middle option, for when gloss is too shiny and matte is too flat.If you are not sure, choose gloss.
Why 24 hours between coats? Most varnishes are faster.
Because the failure here is clouding, not tackiness. If moisture is still trapped in thecoat underneath, the next coat can dry hazy - and since this varnish cannot be removed,that haze cannot be fixed. Twenty-four hours is Liquitex's own instruction.
Will the varnish change my colours?
Yes, a little. Gloss and high gloss make colours look deeper and more solid, especiallydark ones. Satin changes them very little. Matte does the opposite - dark colours can lookflatter and slightly paler. If your piece has large dark areas, test a small patch beforeyou varnish all of it.
What kind of brush should I use?
A soft, wide, flat brush. Liquitex specifically say not to use rollers or sponge brushes -they trap air and leave a bubbly, hazy finish.
What conditions should I varnish in?
A normal, dry room. Avoid varnishing in a cold or very humid space - trapped moisture iswhat causes clouding, and this varnish cannot be removed if it goes wrong.
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Canvas - Make Your Art Glow
Add a whole new dimension to your paintings with glow effects! Our glow pigment and paint mix well with acrylics, oils, and resin, making them perfect for fine art, abstract pieces, and DIY projects.
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Shoes - Stand Out with Every Step
Give your sneakers a unique glow-in-the-dark design. Perfect for custom kicks, festival wear, or everyday style, our glow paint works on leather, fabric, and rubber. For best results, apply a clear protective finish to keep the glow lasting longer.
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Clothing – Light Up Your Style
Create custom glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, hoodies, or costumes. Whether painting by hand or using screen printing, our glow pigment and paint keep your designs bright and washable.
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Clay – Sculpt It, Then Let It Glow
Bring your clay creations to life with a vibrant glow. Whether you're sculpting miniatures, charms, or decorative pieces, our pigment blends smoothly into most air-dry and polymer clays for glowing results that stand out — even in the dark.
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3D Models – Make Your Prints Pop
Add an eye-catching glow effect to your 3D printed designs. From weapons and armor props to fantasy models and cosplay builds, our glow pigment or paint takes your prints from basic to breathtaking — especially under UV.
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Mural - Bring Walls to Life
Give your walls a whole new life with glow-in-the-dark murals! Whether for a bedroom, gaming room, studio, or event space, our glow paint creates stunning, luminous designs that shine long after the lights go out. Perfect for galaxy themes, neon cityscapes, abstract art, and more!
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